Removing Rust/Discoloration From A Knife Blade

[Whitetail Addict]

Sounds good Jim. The leather handle on this knife has no finish whatsoever left on it. I'll try the finish you recommended, whether I decide to do anything with the blade, or not.

Thanks once again for your help.

Bob

[ron w]

That is a good old knife. Jean Case broke away from the Case family of knife makers and started all new. They were in Plattsburg N.Y. At one point they bought a number of Remington knife designs. Later they became Kinfolk knife Co. Great old knives......I still use mine now and then. I just love a fixed blade from the 40's, 50's or 60's. Skinned my bear this past June with a Remington from the 40's.

[Whitetail Addict]

Thanks for the history Ron, I appreciate it. The older sheath knives are my favorites. I'm always carrying one, or another. I have an old Schrade Walden pocket knife that belonged to my grandfather, that I like to carry in the woods too.

I'm not surprised to hear that It's a Remington design. My first impression was that it was a Remington knife, but I didn't see any kind of ID on it until I took it out in the sun, and saw the Jean Case etch on the blade. Good old knives for sure.

Thanks again Ron.

Bob

[Whitetail Addict]

Originally posted by ron w:
That is a good old knife. Jean Case broke away from the Case family of knife makers and started all new. They were in Plattsburg N.Y. At one point they bought a number of Remington knife designs. Later they became Kinfolk knife Co. Great old knives......I still use mine now and then. I just love a fixed blade from the 40's, 50's or 60's. Skinned my bear this past June with a Remington from the 40's.

Ron, I'd contacted Case to see if they could offer any info on my knife, before you replied. They just got back to me, and you were spot on with the history of the knife. It was actually made in the 1930's, and after seeing the picture I sent with my Email, they told me that considering It's age, It's in very good condition, and they recommended that I use it as is, with the minor tarnish that was left after cleaning up the rust spots.

I was going to make a sheath for it, but now I think maybe I'll try to find an old one in decent shape that will fit it. if I can't locate one before deer season, I'll have to make one.

I think I'll seal the handle as JimB suggested, to protect it from the elements, and get some blood on it this fall.      

Bob

[ron w]

If there is anything that I have a little knowledge on...........it's hunting Knives and Archery and Motorcycles. My 3 favorite things. The only thing better is my family....... I hope you get to use that blade on some game this fall.